Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-01

He arose and took my hand and trudged
along by his side, feeling, knew not why,
strangely safe and glad. When we reached
the house he paused:
Goodnight, Dorrie,n he said. oRemem-
Der what have told you. You were hiding
tonight, little one. Don't do it again, Dor
cas-. Be open and frank and generous in
your actions, it's the best way, dear. Re-
member what / have told you and your
promise to me. l shall hold you TO that
promise, Dorcas," and he smiled II am
your TREND" he continued, and as
pledge win give you this" and he pressed
into my hand something that glittered
brightly.
"Keep this" he said; ''don't part with it
unless YOU can do no other way. Now
goodbye" He raised me in his arms and
kissed me; then, letting me go, disappeared
within doors.
looked at the token he had given me. 1t
was bright golden dollar that was shining
on my palm. saw and / felt rich indeed,
for had never owned but single piece OF
money before, and that was a large copper
cent which little Paul at the home had given
me, and which now, wrapped in paper, re
posed in box in my room where kept my
few scanty keepsakes. / laid this away
with them when reached my rooDl, and
then crept into bed, feeling quite cheerful
and happy. Some one cared for me-some
one was my friend. This thought comforted
me moro than can tell, and fell asleep TO
dream Of Mr.. Dudley and his magnificent
present
The next day, or morning rather, saw
the two gentlemen drive away, and knew
my ono friend was going far from me, and
could scarcely keep back the tears; but /
resolved TO try, as Mr.. Dudley had told me,
to mako the best Of things, and succeeded
very well, though my life was hard one,
shut out a. was from all companionship
with children OF my own age. Except my
schoolmates at school knew no one, and
these was strictly forbidden 10 visit or in
vito inside the gate Of 1.-THE Heights."
Ny only company, therefore, was the serv-
ants OF the household, and though they
were always kind TO me, often felt was
in the way, and considered q nuisance.
At such times / would wander away by
myself and sit for hours on the messy bank
Of the lake, or under the shade Of q tree
in some part Of the grounds where no one
could see me, and there read and re-read
the few books had picked up.
Once year the family went away for
month or so, and then, unseen, l would steal
through the grand rooms, feasting my eyes
on the beauties Of the costly furniture, pict-
ures, carpets and statuary which the house
contained. / often wondered elf the little
heiress Of Caledon (the dead one l meant)
had ever traversed these rooms, or her
childish laughter or chatter ever echoed
through the house, or had she died ignorant
of all this grandeur that should have been
hers. inquired OF Maggie about her, for
somehow felt strong interest and SYM
patty for the little girl who had died when
she had so much TO live for. But Maggie
knew nothing about her. She had died long
before she came there, she said and she did
not even know her name, though she be-
heved it was Dolly, or some thing like it.
1.-THE houseleeper could tell We" she said;
but disliked to ask questions of this grave
parsonage, and 30 remained in ignorance
Of what might have been o great benefit
TO me.
/ seldom went to church, and missed the
sermon we had always been used to hear
each Sabbath and our quiet Sabbath-school
very much. The family went to church in
their grand carriage, and liveried coach
man drove their handsome horses for them.
Tho servants were permitted TO attend once
in tho day at any church they chose; but
few awaited themselves Of this privilege,
preferringto gather in the kitchen and Cos
sip. Maggie occasionally went to church, but
the church she attended was Romanish one
and j did not understand word Of what
was said; 80 begged to remain at home, q
request she was only too glad to grant.
often wondered at my strange life, for